Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Bānsa
In German
Aaron Caladium
Bambus
In French
Aaron Caladium
Bambou
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Bambú
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
bambu
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Bambus
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Bamboo
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aaron Caladium and Bamboo Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Bamboo are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bamboo
Care of Aaron Caladium and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.